Zoonotic Diseases, what are those?!
July 20, 2016
Zoonotic Diseases Pets are a wonderful addition to any family. They share their playful spirits and are the most loyal companions. While giving us endless happiness and company,…
Fostering Companion Animals Part 2
July 13, 2016
Fostering Companion Animals Part 2 Bringing home a new foster is fun and exciting. It is best to prepare your home prior to bringing home any new companion animal. A…
Fostering Companion Animals Part 1
June 16, 2016
A Guide to Fostering Companion Animals part 1 According to the ASPCA, an estimated 7.6 million companion animals enter shelters every year. Volunteer foster “parents” are vital to…
Kitten Nail Trimming
May 23, 2016
Cats scratch to maintain the necessary claw motion used in hunting and climbing. Scratching is a natural behavior that also grooms the claws and leaves scent markers on the objects.
Kitten Socialization
May 6, 2016
April Showers Bring May Meowers Kitten season is upon us and everyone loves cute, cuddly, sweet and loving kittens. Kittens that are not properly trained or socialized can become stressed,…
Health Benefits of Pets – Part 2!
April 27, 2016
The earliest evidence of pet ownership dates back to about 12,000 years ago; a human skeleton was found in Israel buried with a six month old wolf pup. While we…
Allergies – Atopic Dermatitis
April 20, 2016
Spring is in the air and this can be such a pleasant time for Minnesotans. We come out of our winter hibernation and are revived by the warmer weather, the…
Chocolate Toxicity
March 14, 2016
With Valentine’s Day, the first “chocolate holiday” of the year behind us, another is fast approaching: Easter. Since there are many misconceptions about chocolate toxicity in our pets, let’s review…
Supplements at Grand Avenue Veterinary Center
March 3, 2016
After spending time reviewing a fair number of supplement choices for our pets, I thought it would be a great idea to highlight the specific supplements that we carry in…